Interior Minister Besfort Lamallari held a meeting with representatives of the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC).

During the meeting, both sides reaffirmed the importance of close cooperation in the fight against organized crime, corruption, illegal trafficking, drugs, and in preventing terrorism.

After the meeting, Lamallari said efforts are underway to strengthen the presence of the UN office in Albania under the Regional Programme for Southeast Europe 2024–2029. The initiative aims to expand cooperation with Albanian institutions and develop joint projects.

He also noted that the discussion covered a proposal to establish a UNODC post at Tirana International Airport to improve migration management.

Finally, Lamallari highlighted the potential involvement of UNODC in the Juvenile Rehabilitation Center, a project designed to support the reintegration of minors into society and serve as a positive model for the region.